Montessori schools in Bronx, NY
7 licensed programs · median published tuition $852 a month · 629 with Google ratings
Montessori programs use mixed-age classrooms, long uninterrupted work periods and hands-on materials that children choose themselves. The name is not protected, so any school can use it. The American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredit schools that follow the method closely.
Childcare in Bronx: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bronx?
Bronx has 3,785 licensed programs on the New York register: 267 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3,224 home daycares and 294 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Bronx?
18 programs in the Bronx area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $852 a month, and $1,083 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Bronx?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.